Polished AI stills from Art of Illusion scene views.
Open-source 3D modeling, animation, and rendering studio with procedural textures and scene cameras
Open-source 3D modeling, animation, and rendering studio with procedural textures and scene cameras
Art of Illusion users build scenes with subdivision models, spline or triangle meshes, procedural textures, lights, and cameras. RENDERCAD is useful when you need a polished still from an Art of Illusion viewport or render camera for a concept review, class project, portfolio image, or lightweight client presentation without spending more time tuning raytracer settings. Capture the framed scene view and use RENDERCAD to explore stronger lighting, material cues, shadows, and presentation polish while keeping modeling, animation, skeleton setup, and procedural texture work inside Art of Illusion.
In Art of Illusion, frame the model from the render camera, perspective view, or a clear interactive viewport so the silhouettes, procedural texture detail, lighting intent, and object scale are readable. Capture that view or a draft render, then use RENDERCAD to create a presentation still with cleaner lighting, shadows, and material emphasis. Use the result for scene approvals, portfolio previews, lesson materials, and early animation look checks; keep mesh editing, skeleton animation, texture nodes, camera cuts, and final frame output in Art of Illusion.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | Art of Illusion native rendering |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Built-in raster rendering and raytracing for Art of Illusion scenes with lights, cameras, textures, materials, depth of field, motion blur, global illumination, and caustic settings |
| Output | Images + Video | Still images and animation outputs from prepared Art of Illusion scene files |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Controlled by render and export settings, with practical limits from scene complexity, memory, and local workstation resources |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Scene and hardware dependent; complex raytraced lighting, materials, effects, and higher resolutions can increase wait time |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Animation output is frame-based and depends on scene length, render settings, effects, and local hardware |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Prepare Art of Illusion objects, textures, materials, lights, cameras, animation tracks, and render settings before rendering or capturing the view |
| Input | Screen Snip | Art of Illusion scene files, interactive viewport views, render camera views, textures, materials, lights, and animation data |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Java-based desktop workflow on systems that can run the supported Art of Illusion installation |
| Install | None | Desktop application and Java runtime setup may be required depending on operating system and package |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Free and open-source software; support, packaging, and deployment terms vary by distribution channel |
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Skip the setup tax. Pick the condition, material, and background with just a click while RENDERCAD handles the heavy lifting. No lighting rigs, no environment setup, no 45-minute wait; get photorealistic results in seconds.
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Get StartedCommon solutions for Art of Illusion users
It prevents context switching. You stay in your design flow, making rendering feel like just another tool in your CAD toolbar.
For unique materials like custom fabrics, exotic woods, or proprietary finishes, simply photograph the real material and use it as a reference - no material library needed.
Yes. Mask the high-touch areas (handles, buttons, edges) and apply the "Heavily Used" condition only to those regions while keeping the rest pristine.
Set up masks for each customizable component. Swap material references for each masked region to quickly visualize different product configurations.
Use the RENDERCAD overlay. Prompt for "Injection Molded Plastic" and in Advanced Settings, set Condition to "Clean" for a smooth, factory-fresh look.
Upload a CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing and let RENDERCAD handle the physics. The "Realistic" engine calculates realistic soft shadows based on your lighting prompt.
Upload your image or snip your exploded view. Use RENDERCAD video with "Gentle Orbit" to give depth to the floating components.
No. RENDERCAD works on any device with a browser. Upload an image or use the desktop snipping tool, and our external GPUs handle the rest.
Yes, the Render History page lets you browse and download any image or video you've generated.
Use the "Dirty" condition and prompt "Muddy tires" or "Construction dust."
Prompt "Translucent polycarbonate" or "Clear acrylic."
You eliminate the setup time. Instead of positioning lights and tweaking materials, you upload or snip an image, prompt, and wait roughly 20 seconds for the result.